Bentley

Inside the future of luxury grand touring

The all-new Flying Spur was designed as a car both to drive and be driven in. Contemporary and uplifting, the luxurious cabin skillfully combines key elements of Bentley DNA, cutting-edge technology and the finest automotive craftmanship in the world. It features astounding detail, sculpted surfaces and contemporary lines that will constantly surprise and delight occupants.

“The Interior of the Flying Spur is a striking combination of the very latest intergrated technology, beautiful materials and design prowess. Is is progressive but remains a timeless quality that will still be stylish and appealing for decades to come. With the Flying Spur we have completely reinvented the segment to deliver a car that represents the future of Luxury Grand Touring,” said Brett Boydell, Head of Interior Design for the all-new Flying Spur.

Immediately differentiating the Flying Spur from it’s 2-door stablemate, the new wing-themed fascia wraps around the occupants and into the doors to give a spacious and intimate feeling. The Interior design lines connect the front and rear passenger areas to create a completely Intergrated style.

The elegant, floating center console houses a customizable 12.3- inch HD touchscreen and the centerpiece of the Flying Spur’s dashboard- totally new ‘sculptural’ center vents. Here, the traditional round ‘bullseye’ vents were replaced with new shaped, precision detailed vents, either side of the Bentley clock. They are available in two finishes, polished and diamond knurled.

Diamond Knurling also adorns the rotary switches and is also available on the air vents and clock, the latter featuring fine bronze detailing. The unique facet knurling process available involves 5,331 individual diamond shapes cut into the surface of the center vent panel alone, which is then translated to the B-pillar and red vents. In order to produce this decorative detail, a new software algorithm and manufacturing process was invented to work with the complex curves of the ducts.

Below the central housing is a storage area, as well as inductive wireless charging and two USB sockets.

The Bentley Rotating Display, an industry first when launched in the Continental GT coupe, is also available in the Flying Spur. When the engine start button is pressed, the veneer section in the middle of the dashboard rotates to reveal a 12.3-inch touchscreen. This displays three, customizable digital tiles, which for the first time show information selected by the driver, from outside temperature to a compass or navigation.

The Second side of display reveals three elegant analog dials, while a complex digital ‘detox’ can be selected on the third side, simply displaying a seamless wood veneer fascia that continues around the cabin. For the Flying Spur, this can now be selected even when the car is being driven. Emphasizing the spacious width of the cabin, sweeping horizontal veneer flows across the dashboard and into the doors, with eight single and seven dual luxury veneers to choose from. Crown Cut Walnut is offered as a new wood veneer option, using a straight cut process to provide a more modern finish. As well as the popular Dark Fiddleback and Piano Black options, a range of five further veneer snare available. Dual veneer finish can also be specified in all veneer types to add an even more bespoke feel to the cabin.

The wing-theme graphic emanating from the facia continues around the interior of the cabin doors, creating an elegant color split and seamless link between the front and rear seats. Mood lighting is available as an option with up to seven different colors and varying intensities offered.

A first for any car, and inspired by the Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6 design concept, the all-new Flying Spur offers three-dimensional diamond quilted leather inserts in the doors and rear quarter panels. “We wanted to take our tradition of quilting and push the envelope by moving the game on the next level. The introduction of #D leather quilting was a ground-breaking process- a totally fresh idea that had never been seen before.” said Boydell.

Both front and rear seats were totally redesigned for the Flying Spur, from the style and functionality to the size and patterning. In the front, the all-new seats feature a twin-flute design, while the cosseted, luxury rear environment is enhanced by new, supremely comfortable straight flute seats. With the Mulliner Driving Specification option, both front and rear seats feature lofted, diamond leather quilting, combined wit traditional stitching and embroidery work, with three-dimensional quilting extended to the doors.

A full-length, double sunroof can also be specified. The twin glass panels feature a tilt and slide function to the front opening and are made from polarized glass that reduces glare. Alcantara blinds reply electrically from the center roof bow and are color-matched to all 15 headlining colors. The sunroof allows light to flood into the Flying Spur’s cabin, accentuating the open, roomy nature of the interior and the cosseting rear seating environment.